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India’s first cable-stayed bridge Anji Khad will be ready in May 2023

• India’s first cable-stayed bridge, the Anji Khad bridge will be completed by May 2023.

• It connects Katra and Reasi via tunnels T2 and T3 on the Katra-Banihal section.

• Aim: To connect J&K to the rest of the country with all-weather rail connectivity

• The cables weigh 848.7 MT and the total length of cable strands involved is 653km.

• The asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge crosses the deep gorges of Anji river, a tributary of river Chenab.

• Total length of the bridge: 725m

Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

• A tribal insurgent group, Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) signed the tripartite agreement with the Centre and the state government of Assam to avoid the violence and join the mainstream.

• According to the MoU, the DNLA will lay down its arms and abide by the Constitution.

• It was decided to set up a Dimasa Welfare Council and grant a special financial package of Rs. 1,000 crores (Rs. 500 crores each by the Centre and Assam government).

Summit on Farm Machinery Technology inaugurated

• Union Minister of Agriculture, Narendra Singh Tomar has inaugurated the Summit on Farm Machinery Technology in New Delhi.

• Organized by: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Tractor and Mechanisation Association in New Delhi

• During the event, the minister informed that, about 85% of small farmers in the country, who should get the benefit of technology and machinery.  

• It was attended by stakeholders including Original Equipment Manufacturers and design firms.

MoHUA launches the ‘City Beauty Competition’

• The MoHUA has launched ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal (https://citybeautycompetition.in).

• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country can participate in this competition through an online process.

• Objective: To encourage and recognize the transformational efforts made by cities and wards across the country to create beautiful, innovative and inclusive public spaces

• Five broad pillars: (i) accessibility (ii) amenities (iii) activities (iv) aesthetics and (v) ecology

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023: 28th April

• World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 to promote safe and decent work environments across the globe

• 2023 theme: A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work

• It coincides with the anniversary of the 1971 adoption of the Occupational Safety and Health Convention by the International Labour Organization (ILO)

• It was first observed in 2003 after the ILO declared it an annual international campaign.

Scientist and orator Dr N Gopalakrishnan passes away

• A noted orator and retired scientist, Dr. N Gopalakrishnan passed away at the age of 68.

• He was a scientist at Advanced Seismic Testing and Research Laboratory (ASTaR) of CSIR-SERC.

• He had served as a design engineer at TATA Consulting Engineers, Bengaluru and later joined as scientist in the Structural Dynamics and Machine Foundation division of CSIR-SERC.

• He was the co-author of 61 national and international journal articles and filed for five Indian patents.

Amitav Ghosh's new book 'Smoke and Ashes' to release in July 2023

• A new book 'Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories' is all set to be released in India in July 2023.

• It was authored by Amitav Ghosh.

• This book explores the opium trade's effect on world history and how it continues to hugely impact our lives today.

• The book will be published by HarperCollins India's Fourth Estate imprint.

• Other Notable works: The Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, Gun Island, and The Great Derangement

Hari Hara Mishra takes charge as CEO of AARC

• Hari Hara Mishra has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs).

• He has started his career with the State Bank of India in 1982 and worked there until 2004.

• He is an experienced professional in the field of asset reconstruction.

• The ARCs are the voice of all Asset Reconstruction Companies in India.

• Currently, there are 28 ARCs registered with the Reserve Bank of India.

Finance ministry approves Navratna status to Rail Vikas Nigam

• Union Finance Ministry has given its approval to upgrade Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from Category-I Miniratna.

• RVNL, a PSU under the Ministry of Railways, will be the 13th Navratna amongst CPSEs.

• The company will have more autonomy in terms of investment, setting up JV and other financial decisions.

• As per the Navratna Company criteria, the company must have Miniratna status, with 4 independent board directors.